This is a good topic. As far as the Lynx saws, don't bother, new English steel is no good. I bought a used Pax saw (same manufacturer as Lynx) at a garage sale for hardly anything and thats all its worth.

Japanese saws are great, but not if you want to sharpen them yourself.

I'd look at getting an old Disston or other antique saw that is straight and has some meat left. Don't worry too much about the teeth pattern, a saw shop can punch out and sharpen them to whatever suits your fancy. More than likely you can find a local saw shop that will do this for you, if not I'd suggest these guys: www.badaxetoolworks.com

If I had the money for a handmade: www.eccentricwoodcraft.com
I tried his rip saw, it was amazing.